COPAFEU Commemorates 2025 International Day of Zero Waste at FUNAAB
By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Raymond Osemene In a strategic move to promote sustainable consumption and production patterns, the Co-Producing Knowledge on Sustainable Growth Through Service-Learning Pedagogy between African and European Higher Educational Institutions (COPAFEU), on April 22, 2025, joined the global community in celebrating the 2025 International Day of Zero Waste at the Federal University […]
Six FUNAAB Graduates Win BATNF Agripreneurship Grants
By Raymond Osemene In a bid to promote agripreneurship among fresh graduates, six former students of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) have emerged as recipients of the British American Tobacco Nigeria Foundation (BATNF) grant, each receiving a cheque of One Million, Five Hundred Thousand Naira to support their agricultural ventures. The outstanding agripreneurs […]
FUNAAB SIS Holds 2024 AGM
By Emeka Oluka & Olaoye Oyewole The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) Investment Scheme (SIS) at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), on April 16, 2025, held its 2024 Annual General Meeting (AGM), reaffirming its commitment to transparency, growth, and member satisfaction. Delivering an address on behalf of the Bursar, Mr. Olukayode […]
FUNAAB Deepens Partnership with GIZ to Boost Entrepreneurship Training for Staff, Students
By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Olaoye Oyewole The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) is set to deepen its commitment to entrepreneurship development through a strategic partnership with the German Development Agency, Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), under the Inspire, Create, Start and Scale (ICSS) Entrepreneurship Development Programme. The initiative, facilitated by the Centre for […]
Presidential Aide Urges FUNAABites to Envision Themselves as Future Leaders
By Olaoye Oyewole An illustrious alumna of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) and Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Citizenship and Leadership, Hon. Rinsola Abiola, has charged FUNAAB students to remain focused and envision themselves as tomorrow’s leaders. Hon. Abiola made this call during the 3rd Edition of the Post-University […]
FG Partners Keystone Bank to Launch Agricultural Grants Initiative at FUNAAB
By Joy Adeyiga In a strategic effort to boost agricultural development in Nigerian universities, the Federal Government, in collaboration with Keystone Bank, is set to launch an Agricultural Grants Initiative at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB). The initiative, driven by the Federal Ministry of Youth Development under the Youth Economic Intervention and De-radicalisation […]
Green Money Project Berths in FUNAAB
… Becomes First Institution to Receive the Presidential Green Money Project By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Joy Adeyiga The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has become the first Institution in Southwest Nigeria to receive the Green Money Project, a strategic Presidential Initiative aimed at transforming Nigeria’s agricultural landscape through youth empowerment, innovative farming techniques, value-chain […]
VC Pays Inspection Visit to FUNAAB Zoo Ahead of Elephant Arrival
…Reaffirms Commitment to Infrastructure, Welfare and Eco-Tourism In anticipation of a landmark addition to its animal population, the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) Zoological Park played host to a landmark event on April 5, 2025, as the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, undertook an extensive inspection tour of the Zoological Park’s 62-hectare expansive landmass. The […]
FUNAAB to Host Introductory Training on Beekeeping, Apiculture Value Chain on Wednesday
In a bid to promote sustainable agriculture and entrepreneurship, the WAFROEX-FUNAAB Beekeeping Academy, in partnership with GoldSwarm, is set to host a comprehensive One-Day Introductory Course in Apiculture and Beekeeping Value Chain Fundamentals at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB). Scheduled for Wednesday, April 9, 2025, the training would take place from 9:00 a.m. […]
FUNAAB Expands Partnership with DOIT Services to Equip 4,500 Final-Year Students with Career-Readiness Skills
By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Tofunmi Adebayo In a strategic move to enhance the employability of its final-year students, the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has strengthened its partnership with DOIT Services, in collaboration with Jobberman and the MasterCard Foundation, to facilitate a comprehensive career-readiness training programme. Previously exclusive to female students, the initiative has […]
FUNAAB Commissions NSPRI Post-Harvest Hub to Enhance Food Security
By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Joy Adeyiga Building on its commitment to agricultural revitalisation through strategic collaborations, the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has taken another significant step forward, today, April 2, 2025, as the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, commissioned the Nigerian Stored Products Research Institute (NSPRI) Post-Harvest Hub, a landmark initiative aimed at enhancing […]
VC Commissions 2,000-Acre Alumni Farm Hub to Boost Food Production
By Makinde Durodola & Joy Adeyiga The Vice-Chancellor, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, has commissioned the 2,000-acre Alumni Farm Hub, a landmark initiative aimed at revitalising agriculture through massive food production, innovation and sustainability. Speaking at the Flag-off ceremony held today, March 26, 2025, Prof. Kehinde commended the FUNAAB Alumni Association […]